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BMW recalls X3 SUVs over faulty luggage rails

BMW recalls X3 SUVs over faulty luggage rails

August 16, 2024 Bojan Popic

Westwood, NJ – August 16, 2024 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY) is recalling 291,112 2018-2023 BMW X3 SUVs whose luggage rails may detach from the vehicles’ body in a crash, upping the risk of injury.

The recall comes on the back of a lawsuit from an affected owner.

Recall summary

The listed SUVs have rails inside their trunks that can be used to secure cargo for transport. These rails, however, may detach from the vehicles’ body in a crash.

Recall risks

If the car is rear-ended, unsecured luggage or the rails themselves may be flung at the car occupants, causing an injury.

Background of the recall

The recall follows on the heels an “extreme rear crash” around August 2022, after which the owner took legal action against the carmaker.  

Other BMW recalls

In November 2023, BMW recalled older X3 and 3 series vehicles that could stall while driving, as reported.

In May 2023, close to 100,000 Mini models were recalled because they could have caught fire due to an electric short. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the bolts that hold cargo rails in place with upgraded ones free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting on August 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 290,000 SUVs are affected by this BMW rear cargo rails recall. To do a BMW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Stellantis over SUVs’ power loss

US government investigates Stellantis over SUVs’ power loss

August 13, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Washington, D.C. – August 13, 2024 – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator is investigating Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, over allegations that their hybrid SUVs may lose power.

If the investigation leads to a recall, it could affect 94,275 vehicles, including: 

  •  2021 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler 
  •  2022 – 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 
  •  2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEV

Some of these vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in December 2022. 

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on July 5, 2024, following 68 complaints of vehicles suddenly shutting down.

Background of the investigation 

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEV was already recalled for this issue in December 2022, as reported. 

However, following the recall, NHTSA received complaints concerning the remedied cars and ones that were not part of the original recall but experienced the same issue.

The investigation was thus opened to both to assess the effectiveness of the previous recall,  as well as to determine whether other models are also affected. 

Risks

A vehicle that stalls is difficult to control. This increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Jeep recalls

In March 2024, Stellantis recalled Jeep Wrangler and  Grand Cherokee hybrids over reduced visibility, as reported.

In May 2024, over 12,000 Jeep Cherokees were recalled due to faulty turn signals, also as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation may eventually lead to a Jeep stall recall, affecting almost 95,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Jeep recall check and see if your car might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis issues second recall for Chrysler Pacifica minivans that may catch fire; four people injured

Stellantis issues second recall for Chrysler Pacifica minivans that may catch fire; four people injured

August 8, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – August 8, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Chrysler brand, is recalling 19,516 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that may catch fire while parked and turned off. 

This recall comes on the heels of a U.S. government investigation and serves as an expansion and a replacement of a 2022 recall for the same issue. It appears that even with the new remedy the defect will not be fully resolved. 

Recall summary

These minivans have a high-voltage battery, which powers the electric motor that assists the conventional engine. Due to a supplier error – and a second, “unidentified factor’’ – the batteries may develop an electric short and burst into flames. 

Recall risks

A vehicle fire may result in injuries to its occupants, cause property damage and smoke inhalation issues for people in the area. In fact, this is exactly what happened in one of the accidents leading up to the recall where two family members of the affected owner experienced “adverse health consequences” following a fire which took “hours” to extinguish.

Safety tips 

The manufacturer advises drivers to park the vehicles away from structures and “refrain from recharging them” until the issue is fixed.

Background of the recall

The 2017-2018 Pacificas were recalled for the same issue in 2022 on the back of multiple fires and a complaint that described one of the cars “exploding into a fireball,” as reported. 

Leading up to the present recall, the manufacturer received reports of at least two fires and 14 customer complaints regarding both vehicles that were previously repaired and vehicles outside of the original recall. There have been at least four injuries related to the defect.

US government investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into the adequacy and the root cause of the 2022 recall in January 2024.

The repair

Dealers will update the battery software to equip with an ability to look for conditions that could lead to a fire. In addition, they will inspect the battery and replace it if needed. All repairs will be free of charge. However, it is not clear how the remedy will address the second, undetermined factor.

The owners should receive notifications on or around September 6, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 20,000 hybrid minivans are affected by this Chrysler fire recall. To do a Chrysler recall check or check for other Chrysler recalls, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUVs over rollaway risk

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUVs over rollaway risk     

August 6, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – August 6, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 12,349 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs over a transmission issue that may cause them to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash and property damage. 

The recall comes on the heels of dozens of rollaway incidents.

Recall summary

The listed vehicles’ automatic transmission is controlled by a computer called the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). Due to a software error, the TCU may damage the transmission as well as the parking pawl, which is what locks the transmission in place when Park is engaged.

Recall risks

A vehicle with damaged Park gear may roll away if parked on an incline, potentially crashing into pedestrians or surrounding objects.  

Warning signs

The driver may have difficulty shifting gears or hear a grinding noise coming from the parking pawl.

Safety tips

Owners are advised to engage the emergency brake before leaving the vehicle.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of 45 rollaway incidents. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

Transmission glitches that could result in a vehicle rollaway were the cause of another Hyundai recall in April 2024, which affected luxurious Genesis GV70 SUVs. 

Around the same time, the Korean carmaker recalled 2024 Santa Fe SUVs over limited rearview visibility, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will update the TCU software. In addition, they will inspect the transmission for any signs of damage and replace it if needed.  This repair will be free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting on September 9, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai rollaway recall affects more than 12,000 Santa Fe SUVs. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Nissan recalls Frontier pickups over loss of steering

Nissan recalls Frontier pickups over loss of steering    

July 29, 2024 Bojan Popic

Franklin, TN – July 29, 2024 – Nissan (OTCMKTS:NSANY) is recalling 5,929 2024 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks that “may lose steering control.” This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

Recall summary

The front wheels are connected to the steering by the so-called control arms, which are critical parts of the suspension. The connection is enabled by a ball joint.

Due to a supplier error, the ball joint on one of the control arms may corrode and eventually separate. This may lead to the loss of steering.

Recall risks

A vehicle with no steering is impossible to control, leading to a high risk of an accident.

Other Nissan recalls

Steering issues were the cause of a recall in September 2023, which affected over 230,000 Nissan Sentra sedans, as reported.

On a separate note, Nissan is currently being investigated by the U.S. government’s auto safety regulator over malfunctioning airbags, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace the control arm free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting August 15, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 6,000 pickup trucks are affected by this Nissan steering recall. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota recalls brand Lexus crossovers with faulty headrests

Toyota recalls brand Lexus crossovers with faulty headrests

July 25, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Plano, TX – July 25, 2024 – Toyota, (NYSE:TM), which owns the Lexus brand, is recalling 11,418 crossovers whose headrests may inadvertently be pulled out.

This reduces the level of occupant protection in a crash, upping the risk of injury. 

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid
  • 2024 – 2025 Lexus NX
  • 2024 Lexus RX Hybrid
  • 2024 Lexus RX

Recall summary

The headrests in the listed vehicles can normally be removed while pressing the “lock release button.”

However, due to the supplier error, the driver and front passenger headrests can be taken off even when the button is not pressed. 

Recall risks

The occupant seated in a seat without a headrest is more likely to sustain injuries in a rear-end collision. 

Other Toyota recalls

In January 2024, Toyota recalled nearly a million vehicles, including certain Lexus models, whose airbags would not deploy in a crash. 

In May 2024, the Japanese carmaker recalled over 55,000 Prius hybrids whose doors could open unexpectedly, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace both front headrests free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications between July 27, 2024, and August 26, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota headrest recall affects more than 11,000 Lexus crossovers. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can use the same tool to do a Lexus recall check.

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Nissan recalls Infiniti cars over loss of motive power

Nissan recalls Infiniti cars over loss of motive power  

July 23, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Franklin, TN – July 23, 2024 – Nissan, (OTCMKTS:NSANY), which owns the Infiniti brand, is recalling 7,222 sedans and SUVs that may lose motive power. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in fast-moving traffic. 

This recall affects the following models: 

  • 2012 – 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid
  • 2011 – 2013 Infiniti M56
  • 2014 – 2018 Infiniti Q50
  • 2014 – 2019 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 
  • 2014 – 2018 Infiniti Q70
  • 2015 – 2019 Infiniti Q70L

Recall summary

A vehicle is propelled forward thanks to the driveshaft which delivers power to the wheels.

Due to a supplier error, the driveshaft in the affected vehicles may not withstand the load and break.

Recall risks

With no power delivered to the wheels, the vehicle may stall, upping the risk of getting hit from behind.

In addition, if the car is parked on the incline without the parking brake applied, it may roll away.  

Other Nissan recalls

In May 2024, Nissan recalled close to 10,000 Sentras because of a similar issue, as reported.

In March 2024, over 12,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs were recalled because of seat belts that were not set up to “properly restrain” the driver in an accident, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting from August 12, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Nissan Infiniti stall recall affects more than 70,000 SUVs and sedans. To do a Nissan recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls vehicles over insufficient rearview visibility

Volkswagen recalls vehicles over insufficient rearview visibility  

July 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – July 18, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 84,432 sports cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may not show an image. This limits visibility while backing up and increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of hundreds of warranty claims and affects the following vehicles:

  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 
  • 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
  • 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may be delayed or not show up at all, limiting visibility while backing up.  

Recall risks

Limited rearview visibility ups the risk of a backover crash and property damage.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of nearly 500 warranty claims. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Volkswagen recalls

Malfunctioning instrument clusters and central displays were the cause of a recent Volkswagen ID.4 recall, as reported.

I.D4 cars were also at the heart of a December recall because of their flammable sunshades, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the vehicles’ software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications on August 23, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 85,000 hatchbacks and SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen rearview camera recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Toyota recalls SUVs whose airbags may not deploy correctly, issues stop-sale order

Toyota recalls SUVs whose airbags may not deploy correctly, issues stop-sale order

July 15, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Plano, TX – October 19, 2024 – A stop-sale order for new cars was issued when the recall originally came out and is still in place for 2,800 cars in dealer inventory. Since the remedy is currently not yet available, it is not clear when it will be lifted. However, dealers may sell pre-owned cars as long as they disclose that the vehicle has an open recall, according to the information provided to the dealers by Toyota.

Plano, TX – July 15, 2024 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which owns the Lexus brand, is recalling 145,254 SUVs whose side airbags may not deploy as intended in a crash, upping the risk of injury. 

This recall affects the following models:

  • 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
  • 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
  • 2024 Lexus TX350
  • 2024 Lexus TX500 Hybrid

Recall summary

All listed SUVs are equipped with side airbags, which deploy in a crash to form a protective cushion between the occupants and the car’s doors and pillars.

Due to a supplier error, the airbag may partially deploy outside the window if the said window is rolled down. 

Recall risks

An incorrectly deployed airbag will not provide sufficient protection, augmenting the risk of injury.

Background of the recall

The airbags in question were designed by Swedish-American supplier Autoliv, which was also behind large-scale recalls related to faulty seat belts and unsecured child seats.

Other Toyota recalls

Issues with airbag deployment were the cause of another large Toyota airbag recall, which took place in January 2024, as reported.

Separately, Toyota Prius hybrids were recalled in May 2024 because their doors would open unexpectedly, also as reported.

The repair

The manufacturer is currently working on a solution to this problem. Once the repair is available, it will be free of charge. 

The owners should receive notifications between August 5, 2024, and August 19, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota airbag recall affects nearly 150,000 Toyota and Lexus SUVs. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can use the same tool to do a Lexus recall check.

 

Bojan PopicToyota recalls SUVs whose airbags may not deploy correctly, issues stop-sale order
GM recalls new Cadillacs over faulty instrument panels

GM recalls new Cadillacs over faulty instrument panels

July 9, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Warren, MI – July 8, 2024 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Cadillac brand, is recalling 6,746 SUVs whose driver information displays may fail to show when critical indicators – such as turn signals – are turned on. The defect may confuse other road users and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall comes on the back of hundreds of driver complaints and affects the following vehicles:

  • 2023 – 2025 Cadillac XT5
  • 2024 – 2025 Cadillac XT6

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the indicator lights for turn signals, hazards and high beams may “fail to illuminate” when engaged in the listed vehicles.

Recall risks

With no dashboard indicators to warn them, drivers could accidentally leave the turn signals or hazard lights on, which may confuse other road users. At the same time, incessant high beams may blind oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of nearly 200 driver complaints. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Cadillac and GM recalls

A similar issue was the cause of another General Motors recall took place in January 2023 and affected several Cadillac models, as well several GMC and Chevrolet models, as reported.

In February 2024, General Motors recalled over 323,000 Chevy Silverado pickups whose tailgates would open while driving, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications on August 5, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 7,000 luxury SUVs are affected by this Cadillac turn signals recall. To do a Cadillac recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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